Wed.Aug 16, 2023

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Keeping Your CEO & CFO Informed of Supply Chain Performance

Talking Logistics

With supply chains experiencing ongoing risks and disruptions, keeping your CEO and CFO informed of what is happening is more important than ever. How frequently do you update your CEO/CFO on supply chain performance and developments? What information are they most interested in? We asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who.

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Logistics and Distribution Trans with Rik Schrader

The Logistics of Logistics

Rik Schrader and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and distribution transportation, which is one of the specialties of Rik’s company, Körber Business Area Supply Chain. Rik is Senior Vice President of Sales at Körber Business Area Supply Chain and responsible for sales and alliances leadership across the Americas for Körber’s supply chain software portfolio.

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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. According to the United Nations, climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

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Understand the Factors Behind Inventory Accumulation by Optimization Models with No Demand

Arkieva

While working with various optimization models, I often encountered situations where the supply chain optimization model would make decisions to produce items even when there was no demand. This blog discusses different scenarios that led to the optimization models producing and storing excess inventory. Understand the Factors Behind Inventory Accumulation by Optimization Models with No Demand was first posted on August 16, 2023 at 7:47 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva "

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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From Awareness to Action: The Battle for Safer Food in an Era of Rising Recalls

Supply Chain Brain

Imagine a world where technology is used to connect a finished food product with its own supply chain data, as well as any information pertaining to sources for its ingredients.

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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

SCMDOJO

Introduction The global business landscape has witnessed an increasingly fierce competition, pushing companies to seek effective strategies to maintain and enhance their competitiveness. Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Businesses who don’t adopt EV now will get left behind

IT Supply Chain

By Nicola Mahmood (pictured) Business Development Director, Equans EV Solutions The post Businesses who don’t adopt EV now will get left behind appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Pause to the Rush of Life

BlueYonder

Each year, National Relaxation Day takes place on Aug. 15. In honor of the day, Rahul Vyas, Ph.D., a Lead on Blue Yonder’s Learning & Development team, shares a personal poem and his insights into how you can best relax. A pause, a breath, a tranquil space, Amid the frantic rush of life’s grand race, Relaxation is nothing but a soothing grace.

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Solving Pharma and Medical Supplies Distribution Challenges with Last Mile Technology

IT Supply Chain

By Gururaj (Guru) Rao (pictured) Chief Executive Officer, nuVizz The post Solving Pharma and Medical Supplies Distribution Challenges with Last Mile Technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Treasurer’s top of mind: The future of B2B payments

Taulia

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 16 Aug 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard Treasurer’s top of mind: The future of B2B payments In this article, we’ll share some key takeaways from the most recent Treasurer’s Top of Mind, our regular roundtable with prominent treasurers.

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Backorder: Meaning, Best Practices, Solutions

Unleashed

A backorder presents an opportunity for businesses to continue to make sales on products that are temporarily out of stock. Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. If you’re new to order fulfilment and inventory management , you’ll need a firm understanding of the backorder process.

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Cost-Savings vs. Investments: Understanding the Economics of Warehouse Automation

Supply Chain Brain

In this webinar, Stanislas Normand, the Managing Director of Exotec North America, will delve into the economic impact of warehouse automation and provide actionable advice to supply chain managers evaluating solutions for their businesses.

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Rivian Has Done its Supply Chain Basics Homework

Supply Chain Matters

Rivian Automotive ’s recent report on quarterly financial performance provides evidence that this EV start-up is showing signs that the company has done its homework in supply chain and production operations industry basics. Background In prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on Rivian , we have pointed out the various challenges and struggles for introducing a uniquely designed SUV and pick-up truck, while fulfilling the volume delivery needs related to a supply contract with online r

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Planning & Manufacturing Execution are Inseparable

Adexa

Planning & Manufacturing Execution are Inseparable According to Gartner, “ Supply chain planning has limited visibility into the ever-changing complexities (such as changeovers, rework, labor constraints, differences in understanding of resources, process differences for make-to-order, configured orders) of manufacturing operations. This leads to the creation of inaccurate finite schedules which deviate significantly from the on-site realities that manufacturing must deal with.

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Better Chemical Inventory and Asset Management

AB&R

Better Chemical Inventory and Asset Management By AB&R Efficient Inventory and Asset Management for the Chemical Industry The chemical industry produces many innovative and crucial products for different industries and markets, but inventory and asset tracking processes within the chemical business are still very old-school. Most companies still rely on manual, paper-based inventory or asset tracking, or they use hybrid systems that combine spreadsheets or basic software with manual labeling

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How process intelligence is your competitive edge in tough markets

IT Supply Chain

By Gregg Brett (pictured) GM of Process Intelligence, SS&C Blue Prism The post How process intelligence is your competitive edge in tough markets appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Aug. 17, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Where will Yellow LTL Volume Go. US Manufacturing Flat again July. Amazon adds New Fee to Marketplace Sellers.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Is on-demand the future of manufacturing?

IT Supply Chain

By Gesa Schneider (pictured) Senior Territory Manager Central Europe, Markforged The post Is on-demand the future of manufacturing? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Government Actions Spurring Surge in US Manufacturing

Supply Chain Digest

Tariffs and Subsidies having a Effect

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DP World Adding 3M TEU of Handling Capacity in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The expansion includes 1.2 million additional TEUs in the Dominican Republic, a projected 579,000 TEUs in Turkey, 500,000 more TEUs in Egypt and 200,000 additional TEUs in Saudi Arabia.

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Digital Transformation & Automation in Football

IT Supply Chain

Explore the latest trends in digital transformation and automation in football.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Ghana Unlikely to Fulfill All Cocoa Contracts After Weak Harvest

Supply Chain Brain

Farmers in the West African nation are expected to see the lowest output since 2010 in the season that ends September 2023, missing official forecasts by nearly a quarter.

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Unveiling the Magic Behind Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

My Office Apps

What’s All the Hype About MRP? Unveiling the Magic Behind Material Requirements Planning Ever heard of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and wondered what the fuss is all about? Buckle up, because we’re about to unravel the mystery behind this business game-changer. From streamlining production to keeping inventory in check, MRP has the spotlight for all the right reasons.

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Indonesia Delays $20B Energy Transition Fund Investment Plan

Supply Chain Brain

Officials said the delay will give technical experts more time to prepare a pathway for the power sector's transition and provide a window for public comment before the plan is finalized.

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Unbreakable Bonds: Leveraging Tai TMS for Logistics Success

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

The art of forming strategic alliances and nurturing partnerships has become fundamental for brokers as it’s especially needed in the face of challenges. Enter the modern Transportation Management System (TMS), a revolutionary tool empowering businesses to forge unbreakable connections with carriers and shippers.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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How AR Technologies Can Help Retailers Enhance Customer Experience and Increase Sales

Supply Chain Brain

Augmented reality experiences let consumers interact with items like they would in real life, and offer them an accurate and complete view of products.

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How a Centralized TMS Can Make the Difference for Freight Brokers

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

When it comes to running a profitable freight brokerage, the difference between thriving and merely surviving often comes down to one key factor: Efficiency. In an industry with complex logistics and constantly evolving regulations, a Transportation Management System can be the game-changing tool you need to take your business to the next level.

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Indonesia Files Dispute with WTO Over EU's Tariffs on Biodiesel Fuel Imports

Supply Chain Brain

Indonesia argued that the EU’s duties and the investigation that led to the bloc imposing the tariffs are inconsistent with WTO provisions.